Formulas that calm the spirit
Suan zao ren tang
Sour Jujube Decoction
- Chinese name
- 酸枣仁汤
- Group
- Formulas that calm the spirit
- English name
- Zizyphus Combination
- Basic formula
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Calming in insomnia and nervousness, nourishes the liver blood and cools liver heat.
Indications
For deficiency of liver blood with restlessness, insomnia, nervous anxiety, many dreams, palpitations, dizziness and a dry mouth and throat.
Ingredients
| Ingredients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sour jujube seed (suan zao ren) | 10–15 g |
| Fu ling (poria) | 9–12 g |
| Szechuan lovage (chuan xiong) | 6–9 g |
| Zhi mu (anemarrhena) | 6–9 g |
| Licorice root (gan cao) | 3–6 g |
- Tongue
- red
- Pulse
- thin, rapid, wiry
Variations
- For night sweats: add arborvitae seed and schisandra.
- For insomnia and nervous restlessness: add bhringaraj and privet fruit.
- For heart and spleen deficiency: add dang shen and dragon tooth.